aquacatthunder wrote: hydrodynamic, magnum devices aquacatthunder wrote: blows everything out of the lake Sound dangerous! :bomb:

retropharoah wrote: I plan on getting out on the trap tomorrow and all of the tiller arms I see for sale seem too short. You will need 118 inch or ...

Dogboy wrote: However I would recommend trying to drain the boat more often. Since you keep your boat on a lift, the easiest way to drain it might be ...

retropharoah wrote: Peaksails the myth revealed retropharoah wrote: they only billed my card 570 including shipping! Free battens, without orderi...

the-renovator wrote: using strong flat rubber bungees attached to the trap wires to provide forward tension to hold the mast up. This is what I use ...

Go with Hobie 16 or Prindle 16. Both cheap, versatile, simple, but fast and fun. 😀

macbeans wrote: I have the batten tension relatively tight since the breezes were light. Use light to medium tension for light air. You only need v...

If you are a beginner -- it is what Edchris177 said. It is also a good idea to combine theory with practice. This is good read for winter nights:...

Here is N5.7 with single rollers. If you are concern, you can get cradles. I use home made removable cradles on the top of the bow stops and wheel...

All you need is a couple of 8 ft cross-beams and rollers or cradles. They would go under the main frame to lower the center of gravity for the entire...

+1 for Slo I have slo on the main tramp and wings. I prefer vinyl rather than mesh, but it is a personal preference. Vinyl will reduce splashes,...

Congrats and welcome, you will love the wings8-) nardus wrote: Maybe after I made an inspection plate, i can reapair it from the inside witg some r...

I've got mesh on the wings and vinyl on the main tramp, both from SLO. I've got them a few years back, and very happy with the quality.

Another link on telltails

A square-top will give you a bit more power but not nearly as much as an asymmetrical spin going downwind. Your sails are in nice conditions, not blo...

Sm has a point. I would get the H20 and park it on your back yard for a year or two. Then get a H16 for cheap and learn to sail. Once you very comfo...

cleanlivin wrote: Hobie 17 Sport with Jib; I want to learn a lot more about this one! Need feedback in line with the "given" in my original post pleas...

Here is a comprehensive coverage of the topic: Knot should to face the mast, which is a bit counter intuitive The key is to point bows into the w...

rch701 wrote: I figured the good deals category was sufficient. Yep

ronjon wrote: My daughters are 18 and 16. I have 4-year-old son. My wife would also come along. So, you are looking at up to 5 people in the boat? I...

cezo823 wrote: You guys probably still have ice in Canada, eh? Ice is long gone, here in central BC. Water temp is 60 F and air is 53-77 F. I've ...

:idee: and you can devote all your free time to this forum! 🙂

nofearofflying wrote: is it a good back up flotation device Yes, it is for a backup flotation.

You really need a bridle setup, as it is intended for H17 sport. Rob is correct -- in theory it should work. But you will be taking chances. The c...

You can also redrill and retap for slightly larger diameter screw.

Short-strand fibreglass filler

I also have a tramp and wings covers from SLO -- no complains.

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